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Antibodies are directly involved in the immune response to an infection by recognizing and attaching to pathogens to destroy them [1], [2], and by interfering with the ability of viruses to initiate an infection [3]. Furthermore, specific antibody types like IgM are produced and circulate in the blood during the course of an infection [4], [5].

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The immune system and primary immunodeficiency primaryimmune.org Immune Deficiency Foundation 3 facts

claimAntibodies function by recognizing foreign antigens and physically attaching to them, which triggers a chain of events involving other immune system components to destroy the infection.

claimAntibodies bound to the surface of a virus can interfere with the virus's ability to attach to host cells, which is a necessary step for viruses to cause an infection.

claimWhen antibodies recognize a microorganism as foreign, they physically attach to it and initiate a chain of events involving other immune system components to destroy the infection.

Parts of the Immune System | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia chop.edu Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 2 facts

claimIgM antibodies are less effective than IgG antibodies that appear later during an infection, though they are specific for the pathogen.

claimIgM antibodies circulate in the blood and are among the earliest antibody types to appear during an infection.